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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,094.09, 37,382.64 and 18,598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,094.09, 37,382.64 and 18,598.81 is: 25,661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,094.09 : 37,382.64 = 18,598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,094.09/37,382.64 = 18,598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,094.09x = 37,382.64 × 18,598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,094.09x = 695,272,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,272,618.66/27,094.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,661.41

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